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Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD

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(Dr. Curtis E Edward Bower, MD)

(16 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (2000)

Professional interests include: ablation, acid reflux (GERD), laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair, and more.

3 Riverside Circle SW
Roanoke, VA 24016

(540) 224-5170

Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD is a general surgeon in Roanoke, VA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 2000 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD is affiliated with Carilion Medical Center and Carilion Clinic.

Office Locations

3 Riverside Circle SW
Roanoke, VA 24016

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Some issues Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD treated as a general surgeon in Roanoke, VA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, ablation and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	21
doctor visit	32
minimally invasive procedures	42
vascular procedures	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD treated as a general surgeon in Roanoke, VA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	19
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	45

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD treated as a general surgeon in Roanoke, VA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	91
gastrointestinal procedures	49
hospital care	132
inpatient care	132
minimally invasive procedures	49
preventive care	17

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	29
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD treated as a general surgeon in Roanoke, VA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	119
gastrointestinal procedures	32
hospital care	240
inpatient care	240
minimally invasive procedures	32
preventive care	20

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	514
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	68
Less than 65	134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD treated as a general surgeon in Roanoke, VA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	25
doctor visit	195
gastrointestinal procedures	36
hospital care	105
inpatient care	105
minimally invasive procedures	36

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	20
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD treated as a general surgeon in Roanoke, VA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	23
doctor visit	175
gastrointestinal procedures	34
hospital care	89
inpatient care	89
minimally invasive procedures	34
plastic surgery procedures	22
reconstructive surgery	22
tissue transfer	22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	27
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD treated as a general surgeon in Roanoke, VA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, abdominal surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	25
doctor visit	185
gastrointestinal procedures	50
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20
minimally invasive procedures	50

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD treated as a general surgeon in Roanoke, VA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	22
doctor visit	197
gastrointestinal procedures	33
minimally invasive procedures	33

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	81

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD treated as a general surgeon in Roanoke, VA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	15
doctor visit	147
gastrointestinal procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	26

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	77

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD treated as a general surgeon in Roanoke, VA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, ablation and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
ablation	14
doctor visit	185
gastrointestinal procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	53
vascular procedures	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	12
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD treated as a general surgeon in Roanoke, VA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, abdominal surgery and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	15
ablation	14
doctor visit	151
gastrointestinal procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	57
vascular procedures	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	82

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD treated as a general surgeon in Roanoke, VA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

abdominal surgery	19
ablation	16
doctor visit	136
gastrointestinal procedures	34
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100
minimally invasive procedures	41
plastic surgery procedures	22
preventive care	18
reconstructive surgery	22
tissue transfer	22
vascular procedures	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	131
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	49
85 and over	14
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	90

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	11
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 2000. He completed residency at East Carolina University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (2000)

Residency: East Carolina University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carilion Medical Center

Carilion Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 16 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Roanoke, VA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$10,202 Da Vinci Surgical System $10,202
Davol Inc.	$8,789 SURGICAL $155	Phasix Mesh $134	$8,500
Becton, Dickinson and Company	$5,878 $5,878
Covidien Sales LLC	$1,728 Synthetic Mesh $1,403	Hardware $148	ReliaTack $88	ProGrip $74	Soft Tissue Mechanical $9	Other $7
Applied Medical Resources Corporation	$1,125 VOYANT $1,125
Other	$1,046 SonicBeat $142	Mesh $122	Synthetic Mesh $114	LINX Reflux Management System $113	SPY-PHI SYSTEM $102	Other $453

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$8,662
Education	$7,003
Consulting Fee	$5,712
Food and Beverage	$4,330
Travel and Lodging	$3,061

Research Payments

Dr. Curtis E. Bower, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $11,254.

Biography

Dr. Curtis Bower specializes in general surgery and practices in Roanoke, VA. Areas of expertise for Dr. Bower include open splenectomy, ablation, and gallbladder problems. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. His education and training includes medical school at Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College and residency at a hospital affiliated with East Carolina University. He is affiliated with Carilion Medical Center. He welcomes new patients at his office inRoanoke, VA as reported by Doctor.com.